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Tarence Family History

Tarence Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tarrence, Lawrence, Trench, Torrence, Clarence, Ference, Parente

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Where is the Tarence family from?

You can see how Tarence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarence family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tarence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Tarence families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarence's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tarence families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tarence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarence. 37% of Tarence men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tarence women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tarence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Tarence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarence census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Tarence. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Tarence. For the veterans among your Tarence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarence lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Tarence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tarence in 1961 was 33, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarence ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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